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I get asked this question a lot...is staging really worth it? The answer isn't as simple as it may seem. Many pro's will always say yes! I will say...IT DEPENDS.There's many unique situations in real estate where your...
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Hey all,Just wanted to clarify but in California if I have repairs that cost over $500 including parts and labor, I need to hire a licensed contractor to do the work. If it's under $500 (including parts and labor) I c...
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Looking for feedback on my first real estate deal. I am planning to build an 800 sqft. loft apartment over my free-standing garage (at my primary residence) and turn it into a short-term rental marketed through AirBn...
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Hello Bp!I guess this will be an introduction and also a question.Little about me:I have been lurking around this website for months reading forums, webinars, podcasts, etc. and it has been very helpful. I do have a s...
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Can anyone help me make an investment decision?Recently I purchased a SFH in a small, rural neighborhood in Statesboro, Ga. The house is a 3 bedroom, two bathroom 1200 sq foot starter home on 3/4 an acre of land with ...
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Hey everyone,I am a 28 year old who currently lives in NC. I just want to explain my circumstances and see how people with experience and knowledge in real estate would move forward if they were in my shoes. I have $...
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Hi Everyone!Many of us are aware at how 'instantly' hot Brooklyn NY became over the last several years - But not all areas of Brooklyn enjoyed as much appreciation as others. One really needed to have a good feel for...
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Hi, The trend in Silicon Valley, in the pricier buildings, is toward in unit W/Ds. I'm wondering a few things, but mostly has anyone done this and how much more (in %) they were able to get for their units after insta...
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Good afternoon all my fellow STR'ers!I have a home in Florida that I STR in Four Corners, FL when I'm not there. It is a good sized home (3000 sf) in a great location on a lake. I've done reasonably well renting it ou...
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Hello,
My name is Amy and I am located in Fresno, California. I'm a veterinarian with an interest in finding my first rental property investment!! I've been listening to the Bigger Pockets podcasts and webinars fo...